AMMAN – Under the patronage of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder
and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), and Chinese
Ambassador to Jordan, HE Mr. Guo Wei, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute
(TAG- Confucius), a member of TAG.GD, organized a celebration marking the 2026
Chinese New Year and Spring Festival
The celebration, held at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Forum
headquarters, was attended by the Cultural Counselor at the Embassy of China
and Director of the China Cultural Center to Amman, Mr. Zhao Xiaoqiang, and
representatives of the Chinese diplomatic mission to Jordan, Vice-Chairman of TAG.GD
and TAG-Confucius Chairman of the Board, Mr. Luay Abu-Ghazaleh, TAG-Confucius Executive
Director, Mr. Mamoun Abu Sebaa, and Dean of the Institute Dr. Yang Songfang.
The event was organized as part of TAG.GD’s commitment to
supporting international cultural initiatives and strengthening its presence as
a knowledge-driven institution that considers culture a bridge for human interaction
and a tool to foster sustainable strategic partnerships.
During the ceremony, speakers emphasized the importance of enhancing
cultural and educational collaboration between Jordan and the People’s Republic
of China, praising TAG-Confucius Institute’s role in promoting the Chinese
language and culture, as well as reinforcing principles of mutual understanding
and dialogue among peoples.
For his part, Mr. Wei expressed his appreciation to TAG-Confucius
Institute for its important role in promoting and spreading the Chinese
language and culture in Jordan, pointing out that the Institute has graduated
more than 7,000 students, while over 70,000 individuals have benefited from its
programs.
He also highlighted the honor bestowed upon Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh by His
Excellency Mr. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China in
recognition of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh’s exceptional and outstanding contributions to advancing
the Arab-Chinese relations.
The Ambassador further honored Dr. Songfang and Mr. Abu Sebaa for
their significant efforts, which helped the Institute’s teachers and students win
more than fifty awards across various competitions.
Moreover, the ceremony featured a variety of artistic and cultural
performances highlighting the richness of Jordanian-Chinese relations and
celebrated Chinese civilization. It also included presentations providing a
glimpse into the traditional Chinese Spring Festival customs, creating a
distinctive and engaging atmosphere enjoyed by attendees, including students of
the Institute and their families, university students, and members of the
Chinese community in Jordan.
It is worth mentioning that the Chinese New Year, commonly known as
the “Spring Festival,” is the most important traditional holiday in China.
According to the lunar calendar, it typically falls between late January and
mid-February, marking the beginning of a New Year that symbolizes revitalization,
hope, and prosperity.